The train between Kiel and Paderborn takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Paderborn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Kiel and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Paderborn station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Kiel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Bus.
The distance between Kiel and Paderborn is 303.7 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof via Hannover Hbf in around 5h 47m.